Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/812,662

HERBICIDAL MIXTURES COMPRISING L-GLUFOSINATE AND THEIR USE IN SOYBEAN CULTURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 22, 2024

Priority

Aug 09, 2017 — EU 17185462.3 +4 more

Examiner

LOVE, TREVOR M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

BASF SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 43% of cases after interview

— +26.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOVE, TREVOR M View full profile →

Grants 43% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

307 granted / 713 resolved

-16.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

745

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.7%

+31.7% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 713 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

43%

Grant Probability

69%

With Interview (+26.1%)

3y 10m (~1y 12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 713 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.